Kenko Tokina, the world’s largest manufacturer of photographic filters, announced that it has acquired 100% of the share capital of Formatt Hitech Limited (Formatt-Hitech), the world’s leading producer of ND filters for photo and cinema.

Kenko Tokina President Mr. Toru Yamanaka stated, “I am thrilled to welcome Formatt-Hitech to the Kenko Tokina family of brands. Formatt-Hitech’s technical knowledge in the development of advanced ND filters and their excellent reputation in both photo and cinema make them the perfect fit for our portfolio of world leading brands.”

David Stamp of Formatt Hitech stated, “We are very proud to have joined the Kenko Tokina family and to become part of the world’s leading filter group. The undoubted manufacturing expertise and financial strength of Kenko Tokina will enable us to maximize the potential of our exciting Firecrest product line in both the photo and broadcast / cinema production markets”.